Epitomization of SNAFU, Otaki

Place Asia: Japan
Accession Number ART26385
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 44.8 x 59.2 cm; image: 44.8 x 59.2 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description brush and coloured wash over pencil on paper
Maker Rowed, Reg
Place made Japan
Date made 1946
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Wrecked oil refinery. Otaki is a repatriation area for returning Japanese POW. 2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Cavalry Division are in control of the centre.